Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
18.3°C
3.2° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSW swell with 844 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 11th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 11th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Grab a coffee and let's have a yarn about what's shaping up for Broad Cove. Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day run, it's a bit of a mixed bag. There's nothing massive, but there are a few windows that could be worth a paddle. We've got a bit of a slow start, but things should start to get a little more interesting from the 6th.

Right off the bat, Friday the 4th is a write-off – messy wind and small, weak swell, so don't bother. Saturday the 5th cleans up nicely in the morning with a gentle northwest offshore. It's small, only 2 ft from the southeast, but with those clean conditions, it'll be rideable for a learner or someone just wanting to get wet.

Now, the standout window looks to be Sunday the 6th. We get a jump in size with the swell hitting 6 ft to 6 ft from the east, and the period stretches out to a solid 10 seconds. The energy reading is solid, so there's some proper push behind it. The wind is a cross-offshore, keeping the wave faces clean. This is intermediate territory, not for beginners at that size. This is your best chance for a decent session.

After that, it drops right off again. Monday the 7th morning is flat (0.3 ft from the south), but the afternoon picks up to 4 ft from the east with a clean northerly breeze. The rest of the first week stays small and weak, with clean but marginal conditions through Tuesday, Wednesday, and into the weekend.

There's a glimmer of hope on Friday the 11th. The swell bumps up to 5 ft to 6 ft from the south-southwest with a 9-second period. The energy levels get right up there. The wind holds clean from the west-northwest. This could actually be the best looking day of the whole run, with solid chest to head-high waves and clean faces. But remember, it's a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

After the 11th, it all goes pear-shaped again. We get a long, flat spell from the 12th right through to the 19th. The swell barely cracks 3 ft, the period is short, and the wind is often messy or cross-shore. There's a moment on the 14th with a clean 2 ft wave, but it's ordinary. Then on the 19th, the very last day of the forecast, we see a pulse of 3 ft from the east-southeast with an offshore breeze again. It's so far out we can't count on it, but it's something to watch for.

So to sum it up: if you want a wave this week, Sunday the 6th is your go-to. And if you want the best chance at something with a bit more size and power, keep an eye on Friday the 11th. The middle of the month is a dead zone, so don't plan a trip around it.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
189
268
180
149
40
202
15
602
785
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2
313
160
101
57
4
15
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15
Wind (km/h)
25
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SSW
15
NW
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30
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NNW
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High Tide
2:04AM1.38m
2:23PM1.61m
3:15AM1.33m
3:33PM1.59m
4:32AM1.35m
4:47PM1.60m
5:43AM1.41m
5:55PM1.65m
6:45AM1.51m
6:56PM1.70m
7:37AM1.62m
7:49PM1.75m
Low Tide
7:58AM0.45m
9:02PM0.33m
9:08AM0.50m
10:15PM0.33m
10:25AM0.50m
11:26PM0.28m
11:38AM0.44m
00:28AM0.21m
12:43PM0.36m
1:22AM0.14m
1:39PM0.27m
2:09AM0.09m
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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